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Brain Function

Surfing The Web Builds A Better Brain, Research Finds

sciencedaily.com | Posted 10.21.2009 | Technology

Read More: Brain Helth, Internet Effect Brain, Internet Use, Brain Function, Internet Brain Function, Brains, Internet, Technology News

You can teach an old dog new tricks, say UCLA scientists who found that middle-aged and older adults with little Internet experience were able to trig...

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Technology For Brain Health: an Upcoming Revolution

Alvaro Fernandez | Posted 03.27.2009 | Living

Read More: Telehealth, Neuroimaging, Geriatric, Brain Health, Research and Innovation, Ontario, Gordon Winocur, Cognitive Assessments, Aging Workforce, John Wilkinson, Healthy Aging, Brain Function, Donald Stuss, Brain Fitness, Cognitive Rehabilitation, Sharpbrains, Cardiovascular Health, Alzheimer’s Disease, Centre for Brain Fitness, Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, Assessments of Cognitive Functions, Medicine, Groundbreaking, Psychiatry, Baby Boomer, Women, Aging, Aging and Brain Function, William Reichman, Mental Health, Physical Fitness, Gary Small, Neuroscientists, Traumatic Brain Injury, Ian Robertson, Cognitive Exercise, Stroke, Female Hormones, Brain Development, Consumer Electronic Show, Mars, Neuropsychologists, Rotman Research Institute, Nutraceuticals, Pda, Caregivers, Baycrest, Living News
Alvaro Fernandez

We talk to the CEO of Baycrest, a brain fitness institute, about why Ontario and Baycrest chose to become pioneers in this area, and discuss some of the main opportunities, and challenges.

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Playing Wii is Good For Older Brains

Barbara Dehn | Posted 02.12.2009 | Living

Read More: Wii, Memory, Dementia, Health, Computers, Playing Video Games, Star Wars Wii, Senility, Video Games Dementia, Video Games Mental Health, Video Games and Adults, Brain Function, Video Games and Senility, Racing Game Wii, Living News
Barbara Dehn

Ah, so the research might be valid after all... playing video games (up to a certain point) can help your brain work better.

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My Experiment With Smart Drugs

Johann Hari | Posted 02.11.2009 | Living

Read More: Provigil, Miracle Drugs, Brain Function, Smart Pills, Happiness, Living News
Johann Hari

When journalist David Plotz took Provigil, he said it should be sold as "the boss' little helper." It makes you work better and harder than before.

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